HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

1193

TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE, 2011

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 

 

 

 

 

 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

relating to the public utilities commission.

 

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

 


     SECTION 1.  Section 269-6, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:

     "(b)  [The] Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the public utilities commission [may consider] shall give the need for increased renewable energy use and the need to implement the State's clean energy policies its highest priority in exercising its authority and duties under this chapter."

     SECTION 2.  Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

 

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Public Utilities Commission; Powers and Duties; Renewable Energy; Clean Energy Policies

 

Description:

Requires the PUC to give its highest priority to policies on increased renewable energy use and clean energy implementation.

 

 

 

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